DIESEL GENERATOR SET

PRIME
275 ekW 343 kVA
60 Hz 1800 rpm 480 Volts
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FEATURES
Fuel Strategy
Low fuel consumption
UL 2200
UL 2200 Listed packages are available. Certain
restrictions may apply. Consult with your
Caterpillar dealer
FULL RANGE OF ATTACHMENTS
Wide range of bolt-on system expansion
attachments, factory designed and tested
ENCLOSURES (optional)
Weather protective and sound attenuated
WORLDWIDE PRODUCT SUPPORT
Caterpillar dealers provide extensive post sale
support including maintenance and repair
agreements
Caterpillar dealers fill 99.7% of parts orders within
24 hours
Caterpillar dealers have over 1,600 dealer branch
stores operating in 200 countries
The Cat SOSSM program cost effectively detects
internal engine component condition, even the
presence of unwanted fluids and combustion
by-products

CAT 3406C TA DIESEL ENGINE

High efficiency, four-stroke-cycle engine designed
for thousands of trouble-free hours of operation
Field-proven in thousands of applications
CAT GENERATOR
Matched to the performance and output
characteristics of Caterpillar engines
2/3 pitch minimizes harmonic distortion and
facilitates parallel operation.
Load adjustment module provides engine relief
upon load impact and improves load acceptance
and recovery time
UL 1446 Recognized Class H insulation
CAT EMCP 3 SERIES CONTROL
Three levels of controls to meet individual
customer needs:
EMCP3.1 offers basic engine/generator
monitoring, metering and protection.
EMCP 3.2 provides comprehensive monitoring,
metering and protection including: power
metering, protective relaying, and MODBUS
communication.
Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) accessory box
provides single point access to accessory
connections.

PRIME 275 ekW 343 kVA

60 Hz 1800 rpm 480 Volts

FACTORY INSTALLED STANDARD & OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

System
Air Inlet

Standard
Single element canister type air cleaner, light duty
Service indicator

Cooling

Radiator with guard (sized for 50 degrees C)

Coolant drain line with valve: terminated on edge of
base
Fan and belt guards
Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant
Coolant level sight gauge

Exhaust

Stainless steel exhaust flex and ANSI outlet flange,

gasket, bolts, and mating weld flange: shipped loose

Fuel

Primary and secondary fuel filters

Fuel priming pump
Flexible fuel lines (terminated on base)
Fuel pressure gauge
Self excited (2/3 pitch),random wound
IP23 Protection
Class H insulation
R448 voltage regulator (single phase sensing)with
Load Adjustment Module
Circuit breaker, IEC compliant, 3-pole
Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
Power center contains control panel, wiring panel and
power termination

Generator

Governor

Caterpillar Hydra-mechanical governor (3% speed

regulation)
Governor, vernier control

Control Panels

User Interface panel (UIP) - rear mount (standard)

EMCP3.1 Genset Controller
Voltage and Speed adjust
AC&DC customer wiring area (right side)
CAT digital voltage regulator (CDVR) with KVAR/PF
control, 3-phase sensing
Emergency Stop Pushbutton

Lube

Lubricating oil and filter

Oil drain line with valve piped to edge of base
Fumes disposal piped to front of radiator
Narrow integral fuel tank base (950L)
Linear vibration isolators between base and
engine-generator

Mounting

Starting/Charging

45 amp charging alternator

24 volt starting motor
Batteries with rack and cables
Safety shutoff protection

Optional
Dual element air cleaner
Heavy-duty air cleaner
Air inlet shutoff
Radiator duct flange
Jacket water heater with shutoff valves
Low coolant level alarm or shutdown
Heat exchanger and expansion tank
Block heater
Jacket water heater
Control GP heaters 240V
10 dBA muffler
25 dBA muffler
Elbow kit and through-wall installation
Manifold and turbocharger guards
Water separator
Manual transfer pump
(3) Automatic transfer systems to choose from
Low fuel level alarm
Permanent magnet excited
Three phase sensing
Digital Voltage Regulator with KVAR/PF control
Space heater
Quadrature droop kit
RFI Filter
Oversize and premium generators

Woodward 1724
Electronic isochronous
Electronic load sharing
Governor control motor
EMCP 3.2, EMCP 3.3, EMCP 3.4
Local alarm horn
Common alarm/shutdown relay
Local & remote annunciator modules
Load share module
Discrete I/O module
Generator temperature monitoring & protection
Speed Adjust (on panel)

Manual sump pump

Oil temperature sensor
Narrow base
Wide Base
Lifting arch
Oil field skid base
5 amp battery charger
10 amp battery charger w/heaters
Oversize batteries
Ether starting aid
Battery disconnect switch

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60 Hz 1800 rpm 480 Volts

SPECIFICATIONS
CAT GENERATOR

CAT CONTROL PANELS

EMCP 3 Series Controls
EMCP 3.1 (Standard)
24 Volt DC Control
UL/CSA/CE
Run/Auto/Stop Control
Lockable hinged door (option)
True RMS metering, 3-phase
Speed Adjust
Voltage adjust (optional)
Digital Indication for:
RPM
Operating hours
Oil Pressure
Coolant temperature
System DC volts
Shutdowns
Low oil pressure
High Coolant temperature
Overspeed
Emergency Stop
Failure to start (overcrank)
Programmable protective relaying functions:(*)
Under and over voltage
Under and over frequency
Reverse power
Overcurrent

Frame Size................................................................ LC5014J

Excitation.............................................................Self Excited
Pitch.............................................................................. 0.6667
Number of poles...................................................................4
Number of bearings...................................... Single Bearing
Insulation....................... UL 1446 Recognized Class H with
tropicalization and antiabrasion
IP Rating.........................................................Drip Proof IP22
Alignment.............................................................. Pilot Shaft
Overspeed capability - % of rated................................... 125
Wave form....................................................................002.00
Paralleling kit/Droop transformer........................... Optional
Voltage regulator..................3 Phase sensing with volts/Hz
Voltage regulation.. Less than +/- 1/2% (steady state) Less
than +/- 1% (no load to full load)
Telephone Influence Factor.............................. Less than 50
Harmonic distortion......................................... Less than 5%

CAT DIESEL ENGINE

3406C TA, I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Watercooled Diesel

Bore - mm................................................ 137.20 mm (5.4 in)
Stroke - mm............................................. 165.10 mm (6.5 in)
Displacement - L..................................... 14.64 L (893.39 in3)
Compression ratio........................................................ 14.5:1
Aspiration........................................................................... TA
Fuel System.................................... Electronic unit injection
Governor type.......................................... Hydra-mechanical

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60 Hz 1800 rpm 480 Volts

TECHNICAL DATA
Open Generator Set - - 1800 rpm/60 Hz/480 Volts
Low Fuel Consumption

DM2266

Generator Set Package Performance

Genset Power rating @ 0.8 pf
Genset Power rating with fan
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan
75% load with fan
50% load with fan
Cooling System1
Ambient air temperature
Air flow restriction (system)
Air flow (max @ rated speed for radiator arrangement)
Engine Coolant capacity with radiator/exp. tank
Engine coolant capacity
Radiator coolant capacity
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate

343.75 kVA
275 ekW

Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature
Exhaust gas flow rate
Heat rejection to aftercooler
Exhaust flange size (internal diameter)
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum allowable)
Heat rejection
Heat rejection to coolant (total)
Heat rejection to exhaust (total)
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine
Heat rejection to atmosphere from generator
Alternator2
Motor starting capability @ 30% voltage dip
Frame
Temperature Rise
Lube System
Sump refill with filter

79.6 L/hr
61.6 L/hr
44.7 L/hr

21.0 Gal/hr
16.3 Gal/hr
11.8 Gal/hr

58 C
0.12 kPa
684 m/min
57.8 L
20.8 L
37.0 L

136 F
0.48 in. water
24155 cfm
15.3 gal
5.5 gal
9.8 gal

23.1 m/min

815.8 cfm

529.1 C
64.6 m/min
22 kW
152.4 mm
6.7 kPa

984.4 F
2281.3 cfm
1251 Btu/min
6.0 in
26.9 in. water

185 kW
298 kW
61 kW
19.7 kW

10521 Btu/min
16947 Btu/min
3469 Btu/min
1120.3 Btu/min

682 skVA
LC5014J
125 C

257 F

38.0 L

10.0 gal

Emissions3
NOx g/hp-hr
8.02 g/hp-hr
CO g/hp-hr
1.08 g/hp-hr
HC g/hp-hr
.09 g/hp-hr
PM g/hp-hr
.324 g/hp-hr
1
Ambient capability at 200 m (660 ft) above sea level. For ambient capability at other altitudes consult your Caterpillar dealer.
2
Generator temperature rise is based on a 40 C (104 F) ambient per NEMA MG1-32.
3
Emissions data measurement procedures are consistent with those described in EPA CFR 40 Part 89, Subpart D & E and ISO8178-1 for
measuring HC, CO, PM, NOx. Data shown is based on steady state operating conditions of 77F, 28.42 in HG and number 2 diesel fuel
with 35 API and LHV of 18,390 btu/lb. The nominal emissions data shown is subject to instrumentation, measurement, facility and
engine to engine variations. Emissions data is based on 100% load and thus cannot be used to compare to EPA regulations which use
values based on a weighted cycle.

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60 Hz 1800 rpm 480 Volts

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

Meets or Exceeds International Specifications: AS1359,
AS2789, CSA, EGSA101P, IEC60034,ISO3046,ISO8528,
NEMA MG 1-32,UL508, 72/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 98/37/EEC
Prime - Output available with varying load for an
unlimited time. Prime power in accordance with ISO8528.
10% overload power in accordance with ISO3046,
AS2789, and BS5514 available on request. Prime power
ambients shown indicate ambient at 100 percent load
which results in a coolant top tank temperature just
below the alarm temperature.

Ratings are based on SAE J1995 standard conditions.

These ratings also apply at ISO3046 standard conditions.
Fuel Rates are based on fuel oil of 35 API (16 C or 60 F)
gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb)
when used at 29 C (85 F) and weighing 838.9 g/liter
(7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.).
Additional Ratings may be available for specific
customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for details.

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PRIME 275 ekW 343 kVA

60 Hz 1800 rpm 480 Volts

DIMENSIONS

Package Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Weight

4264.3 mm
1110.0 mm
2150.0 mm
3120 kg

Note: Do not use for installation design.

See general dimension drawings for
detail (Drawing #2923096).

167.89 in
43.7 in
84.65 in
6,878 lb

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Performance No.: DM2266

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

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